KU Endowment

Overview

KU Endowment is a nonprofit organization established in 1891 as the first foundation for a public university in the United States. It operates independently from the University of Kansas and the State of Kansas, focusing on inspiring philanthropy and managing private gifts to support the university's growth and excellence. The foundation plays a vital role in supplementing KU's funding, as state financing covers only a small portion of the university's operating expenses.

The organization is responsible for fundraising and managing gifts from alumni and other donors, ensuring that contributions are used according to donor wishes. KU Endowment administers approximately 10,000 scholarships and financial aid opportunities each year, supports faculty and research initiatives, and has significantly contributed to campus development. Its mission is to partner with donors to enhance the University of Kansas, emphasizing collaboration and excellence in its philanthropic efforts.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 785-832-7458
• Website: kuendowment.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ku-endowment

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• fundraising
• endowment management
• fundraising foundation
• philanthropy
• campus development
• student scholarships
• ku athletic funding
• higher education
• special campaigns
• research support
• fundraising campaigns
• donor relations
• planned giving
• educational funding
• ku arts and culture funding
• investment management
• donor engagement
• fundraising and development
• research funding
• capital campaigns
• faculty support
• ku research initiatives
• grantmaking and giving services
• wealth management
• fundraising strategies
• university support
• capital projects
• gift planning
• private donations
• ku student support programs
• campaign management
• nonprofit organization
• scholarship funding
• alumni relations
• donor stewardship
• ku medical support
• ku community outreach
• community support
• major gifts
• donor recognition
• philanthropic support
• healthcare funding
• ku gateway district funding
• health initiatives
• ku innovation projects
• fund management
• b2b
• healthcare
• finance
• education
• non-profit
• fund-raising
• education management
• financial services
• health care
• health, wellness & fitness
• hospital & health care
• nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Vimeo
• Woo Commerce
• WordPress.org

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches